In this dialogue, we need to choose between the present simple and the present continuous to complete the sentences. The present simple is used for habitual actions, general truths, and states, whereas the present continuous is used for actions happening right now or around the current moment, and for temporary situations.
Here is the dialogue with the correct verb forms:
A: Good morning, Catherine. A special guest 1) is coming (come) to our hotel today.
- "Is coming" is in the present continuous because it refers to an event happening today.
B: Really! 2) Do I know (I/know) who it is?
- "Do I know" is in the present simple because it is a state of knowing, which is a general situation.
A: I 3) think (think) you do. He 4) is starring (star) in the TV series, 'Rooftop', at the moment.
- "Think" is in the present simple as it is a state of thought or belief.
- "Is starring" is in the present continuous because it refers to an ongoing activity happening currently.
B: It 5) is (be) Paul Roberts, isn't it? When 6) is he coming (he/come)? I can't wait to meet him in person!
- "Is" is in the present simple as it refers to a state of being.
- "Is he coming" is in the present continuous because it refers to a specific arrangement in the near future.
A: At 3 o'clock this afternoon. But there are a few things you 7) need (need) to know. First of all, he 8) loves (love) flowers. He also 9) enjoys (enjoy) having his breakfast in the dining-room, not in his room.
- "Need," "loves," and "enjoys" are all in the present simple because they refer to general preferences or habitual actions.
B: Why 10) is he staying (he/stay) at our hotel?
- "Is he staying" is in the present continuous, indicating a temporary situation.
A: Because he 11) wants (want) some peace and quiet and he 12) does not like (not/like) to be disturbed by reporters.
- "Wants" and "does not like" are in the present simple because they express general preferences or desires.
B: I see. Well, let's hope that everything will be okay while he 13) is staying (stay) here.
- "Is staying" is in the present continuous because it refers to the duration of his temporary stay.